Open University

[seacider]

Just wondered How many study with the OU?
And what module are you doing at present

I have just started T215.


Andy

[rich_tech]

I am looking into this, but found postgrad prices a bit offputting for me at the moment, I dont like anything quoting me costs of between £6000-£10000

[Heebeejeebee]

Yep - I am too.

I wrote a detailed proposal on how it would benefit the school etc. and got it funded through the CPD budget.

Just means I have to actually do it now.

HBJB

[andy_nic]

I’m studying with the OU, Half way through my Open degree, I’ve done 2 level ones, 2 level twos and currently doing 2 level threes.
I’ve done
• M150: Data, computing and information Level 1
• MT264: Designing application with Visual Basic Level 2
• T224: Computers and processors Level 2
• T155: Linux: an introduction Level 1

I’m doing

• M359 Relational databases: theory and practice Level 3
• M363 Software engineering with objects Level 3

[LosOjos]

I'm relatively new to the OU, started studying TU100 in October, still doing that and starting MU123 this week

[NikChillin]

Just wondered How many study with the OU?
And what module are you doing at present

I have just started T215.


Andy

I have done a few modules now. I did T215 when it first came out. Quite enjoyed it too. Although on one of my courses the tutorials were too far away to get to so I missed them all. I did find it lonely too as there was nobody to knock ideas off, they have forums but sometimes discussing something makes it sink in better!

[Jamoire]

Just finished my Computing degree with them in November, had a great time and hopefully I'm going to do some more.

[Rawns]

I'd like to do something with OU but not sure what. I got a degree from Uni but like the idea of expanding my knowledge.

[GrumbleDook]

I need to get a booking in soon before the prices go up ...

[kernewek-sam]

I was on the first run of TM128, and quite enjoyed it.

[Trapper]

When I retire circa 2086 I plan to complete a PhD in History.

Most of my friends back home have PhDs, it really is like being Howard from the Big Bang Theory when you're the only non-doctor.

[steve]

I've done a few:

T215
TM227
T155
T161

Now doing B628 which is more management, a bit of pain though.

[witch]

I'd like to do something with OU but not sure what. I got a degree from Uni but like the idea of expanding my knowledge.

Yeah, me too. Can't decide whether to stick with the geek stuff (can use some of my other quals and knock off a year) or do something completely different. I think I would like to do social anthropology...

[mjs_mjs]

I did a certificate in business studies (c63) last year and found it interesting. Also - financial help from the OU is good so see what you can get.

[teejay]

The problem is now with the price increases, it's made the OU unaffordable unless you really have to do it for career progression. I feel this defeats the object and reason for the original existence of the OU, which was education open for all.
If you are thinking of further study, have a look at part time degrees at your local Universities, these are now usually working out cheaper than the OU. My wife completed an MA part time at Liverpool last year and it was several thousand pounds cheaper than a similar MA through the OU.